Tag Archives: South Asia

Rising sea levels and devastating floods are wreaking havoc in Bangladesh. Water is destroying crops and homes. Largely as a result of global warming, residents are in a constant battle against flooding. In the Ganges Delta in southern Bangladesh, saltwater seeps into the land, bringing the region’s entire economy to …

2040 तक दुनिया की करीब एक तिहाई कृषि भूमि सूखे की चपेट में होगी. यही नहीं रिपोर्ट के भविष्य में यह समस्या और गंभीर रूप ले सकती है क्योंकि जिस तरह से वैश्विक आबादी में वृद्धि हो रही है उसके चलते 2050 तक भोजन की कमी को पूरा करने के …

D. Raghunandan of the Delhi Science Forum talks about the recent incidents of flooding and extreme weather events in various parts of south Asia. He describes various incidents over the past few years, this year’s massive flooding in Pakistan, and why our cities are especially vulnerable. He also talks about …

Scientists have long warned that climate change will lead to more intense weather. Many point to record-breaking temperatures now in India and Pakistan as proof. Although heatwaves are common in the region, they don’t usually start until May or June. The intense heat has increased demand for electricity, leading to …